DAY TRIP: THINGS TO DO IN LINCOLN

Lincoln Massachusetts is a fantastic destination but not one that is top of mind.  Located 13 miles west of Boston, Lincoln has many claims to fame…The only town in the US named for Lincolnshire, England (fun but obscure fact), site of the capture of Paul Revere on the night of his famous ride and hot-spot for the transcendental movement. But to me Lincoln is just an amazingly pretty place with an odd amount of fun things to do for such a small town. Here is a sampling to be explored further…

House Tours:
If you are into touring homes then Lincoln has you covered. Houses from two very different time periods can be viewed.

• Gropius House built in 1938 by German architect Walter Gropius. It is a postmodern home designed and lived in by the architect and designer himself. Gropius House : https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/gropius-house/
• The Codman Estate has seen five generations of family members living in the mansion since 1740. The Georgian house is surrounded by beautiful grounds and gardens.Codman Estate : https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/codman-estate/

Farms

Lincoln has two great farms to visit; Drumlin Wildlife Sanctuary and the Codman Community Farm. 

• Drumlin Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Massachusetts Audubon Society and is a wildlife sanctuary as well as a working farm. There are camps, tours and great workshops offered.
  Drumlin Wildlife Sanctuary : https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/drumlin-farm
• The Codman Community farm was started in the 1970s as a non-profit agricultural community farm. Volunteers make up the “workers” that grow and tend to the livestock. There is a small store that works on the honor system and offers a great array of locally grown foods.
  Codman Community Farm : https://codmancommunityfarms.org/

Museums:
deCordova  Sculpture Park and Museum. This an amazing museum focused on modern art. Located on 35 acres, the museum offers great trails, a sculpture garden and a museum complete with a library, kids room café and rooftop art.  

deCordova  Sculpture Park and Museum : https://decordova.org/

Oddity

Lincoln even has its own Atlas Obsura mention! Follow Rt117 west on Old Sudbury Rd and you will come across a strange display of old plastic and metal toy horses. It is a mystery as to how these horses found their way to this location or who continually re-positions them but they are oddly a wonderful site to behold.

Lincoln Horses: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ponyhenge